Carmen turns 4!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CARMEN!
Carmen had ten of her good friends over on Sunday for scary eyeball races, ghost-making, face painting & cake eating fun!
Auntie T was in town for the weekend--a good thing, as her quick mind and crafting skills were needed to help make all those ghosts.











Carmen was about the only one interested in the eyeball games and running races... and she was thrilled when her friend Humberto arrived...




Carmen enjoyed her glow-in-the-dark earrings, and although Tatum was feeling under the weather, she managed to get out a few smiles...












All in all it was a fun afternoon!

Capitani Families take over Italy

This was "home base" in Tuscany, a villa that housed the entire "Capitani" clan of 10 adults and 5 kids under four (Robin, Jack, Todd, Sharon, Kevin, Carol, Carrie, Chuck, Scott, Kelly, Carmen, Jack, Tatum, Gavin & Mia). We ate well, drank well, saw old friends (including the Badalamentis and Angela & Marco) and took in a few sights while visiting neighboring towns, Florence, and the 14th century old castle which was part of our villa's estate. All said it was a trip worthy of celebrating Robin & Jack Capitani's 40th anniversary......





Relaxing at the Badalamentis', as they hosted our crew on more than one occasion...




















There were a lot of smiles.....



and some frowns (Kevin's vacation included a detour to "la dentista" to pull an infected wisdom tooth... molto dolore!

He recovered well, however, thanks to the great doctors, good medicine, and wine.

Of course no one went hungry...



and a very good time was had by all...